> MAKING THE MOST OF THE INTERNET
> 21 February 2002, London
>
> As the range of information available on the Internet grows there is a
> vital role for librarians and information specialists in helping users to
> find the most useful, accurate and up to date information.
>
> This event is designed to help those with some experience of using the
> Internet to gain a better understanding of how to exploit it for their
> customers.
>
> BENEFITS FROM ATTENDING
> It will help participants to understand the various methods of
> 'navigating' through this large, but uncatalogued collection of
> information, with a particular focus on search engines.
>
> BY THE END OF THE EVENT PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE:
> * the ability to identify the most relevant search service for an enquiry
> * the necessary know-how to choose the most appropriate search technique
> to use
> * explored how to interpret results effectively
>
> WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM ATTENDING?
> Those who use the Internet already but would like to develop their
> searching techniques.
>
> WORKSHOP LEADERS
> Nick Lewis and Andy Ewers, RAE Associates
>
> PLACES ARE LIMITED TO: 18
>
> PROGRAMME
>
> 9.30 Registration and coffee
>
> 10.00 Welcome & introductions
>
> 10.10 Session 1: hints & tips
> Getting the most out of your browser, getting the most out of your PC
>
> 10.50 Session 2: using search engines and related tools
> How search engines work, their scope, strengths and weaknesses, how to
> improve search techniques, associated tools, agents and metasearch
> facilities
>
> 11.20 Coffee
>
> 11.35 Session 2 continued
> Including online demonstrations of relevant tools and services
>
> 12.00 Session 3: advanced search capabilities
> Including searching for particular types of data, e.g. for images, and
> advanced searching options, e.g. by date, by URL, by language, by domain
>
> 12.30 Lunch
>
> 1.30 Session 4: portals
> An introduction to Portals, websites that specialise in providing links to
> other websites
>
> 2.00 Session 5: hands-on
> Set exercises and freedom to experiment, with particular emphasis on
> search engine usage
>
> (Tea at 3.00)
>
> 4.0 Close
>
> LAHQ has provision for those in wheelchairs. Induction loops are also
> available.
>
> FEES
> Personal members: £165 plus VAT (£28.87) £193.87
> Institutional members: £199 plus VAT (£34.82) £233.82
> Non members: £230 plus VAT (£40.25) £270.25
> Student/Unwaged members: £25 plus VAT (£4.37) £29.37
>
> HOW TO BOOK:
>
> TO MAKE A CONFIRMED BOOKING:
> Please print out and complete the booking form below and return it by fax
> to Professional Development on 020 7255 0561, or post to: 7 Ridgmount
> Street, London WC1E 7AE
>
>
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> To make a provisional booking simply telephone us on 020 7255 0560,
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>
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>
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> The Library Association
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> London
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